Israeli Filmmakers Criticized for 'Self-Hating' Anti-Israel Stance

A recent article criticizes Israeli filmmakers and other public figures for adopting a stance that aligns with antisemitic narratives, suggesting they seek acceptance in Europe by attacking their own people. The author likens this phenomenon to historical "converted Jews" who sought favor with non-Jewish societies by denouncing Judaism. This behavior, the article argues, intensified after the 1973 Yom Kippur War shattered the illusion of the "new Jew" and the Zionist project's ability to end antisemitism, leading to a yearning for "normality" that includes aligning with the West.

The piece traces this trend back to protests against the First Lebanon War and points to the former Military Advocate General as an example of someone who identified Israeli soldiers as enemies to gain favor with anti-Israel elements in Europe. The author contends that these individuals, by attacking the "sovereign Israeli response," have severed ties with the Jewish homeland and now align with anti-Israel Europeans. This perspective, the article states, echoes contemporary antisemitic claims that Jewish sovereignty itself is inherently violent and should be eliminated.

The filmmakers are labeled "auto-Antisemites" who must be isolated from the national body to prevent the spread of this "contagion." The article concludes by calling for national resilience, emphasizing the cultivation of Jewish identity, economic and technological strength, and a powerful military capable of swift action. It advocates for a return to a security doctrine of taking the war to the enemy's territory for a rapid and decisive victory, warning that prolonged conflicts allow antisemites to organize and attack.